Licence

Licence/licensure in Aging Law

Concept of Licence/licensure in the context of Community Health Care and Services for Older Persons, published by the World Health Organization (WHO):A permission granted to an individual or organization by a competent authority, usually public, to engage lawfully in a practice, occupation or activity. Licensure is the process by which the licence is granted. It is usually granted on the basis of examination and/or proof of education rather than on measures of performance. A licence is usually permanent, but may be conditional on annual payment of a fee, proof of continuing education, or proof of competence. See also “accreditation”.

Licence in International Trade

Meaning of Licence, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In international trade a revocable privilege granted by a government for activities that would otherwise be illegal, such as an import licence.